On Wednesday, Jan. 22 the Henning Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter competed in the Region 6 Contests up in Detroit Lakes at the M-State campus.  Region 6 is one of the biggest regions in the state stretching all the way across the state from Barnum, Aitkin and Grand Rapids to Moorhead.   There were over… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 31, received a phone call from a woman who said her husband ‘s personal information was used to withdraw a loan from a bank and purchase vehicle insurance. The county residents, after talking to sheriff deputies, contacted the bank and froze all their credit accounts and banking… Read More

Project is part of National Honor Society  By Chad Koenen Publisher A Henning School student’s National Honor Society project could result in a big boost for the Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center (LAPS).  Henning junior Monica Hansen is sponsoring a donation drive for the LAPS throughout the month of February. The donation drive is seeking new, or… Read More

Otter Tail County-The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the election of Spencer McGrew as the new Chair of the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee. McGrew’s leadership in Otter Tail County has been instrumental in developing and implementing effective AIS prevention initiatives, and his new role will allow him to bring his… Read More

On Thursday, Jan. 30, Senate Republicans, including Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session. The Minnesotans First agenda aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government accountable to fraud, keep Minnesotans safe, strengthen families, and protect children. “For the… Read More

BSU honors local students Several local students have been named to the Bemidji State University Dean’s List.  BSU students must enroll in at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. A total of 703 students earned Dean’s List honors for Fall 2024 at BSU, including some who have received… Read More

The Henning Community Ed. will be hosting several upcoming classes in the community. Unless otherwise noted, pre-register and pay for the following classes at the Henning Public School District Office, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551; phone number is 583-2927, option 1. Minnesota Minimalist Organization Class Janelle Lass from Minnesota Minimalist has been a professional organizer for over… Read More

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Valentines Tea on February 15 from 2-4 p.m.  A short musical program will be provided at 2:30 p.m. featuring “A Musical Flashback filled with Love.”  Join local residents for tea, coffee, sweets, sandwiches and a time for fellowship with family and friends.

Heart o’ Lakes Harmony is a chorus of men from northwestern Minnesota lakes country who share a love of acapella harmony. The group is a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and sing gospel, country, pop and other contemporary songs, in addition to standard barbershop favorites. The Heart o’ Lakes Harmony performs annual shows in Fergus… Read More

The Henning Lions have opened the 2025 Post Secondary Scholarship Application Process.  The $500 award will be awarded to a Henning High School graduate holding at least a sophomore post secondary status in an accredited secondary learning institution for fall of 2025.  For an application and deadline details, contact Andy Eckhoff at First National Bank of Henning.